Montclair Hospital To Offer Free Dental Services For Kids (How To Sign Up)

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A hospital in Montclair will be offering free dental services for young children on several dates this February as part of the American Dental Association’s “Give Kids a Smile” initiative.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center will provide complimentary dental services for children ages 12 and under between Feb. 6 and Feb. 20.

Free dental appointments will be provided through the Mountainside Dental Department, located at One Bay Avenue (third floor). Appointments are required, and families may call (973) 429-6887 to obtain additional information or reserve a time slot.

According to hospital administrators, dental decay remains one of the most common chronic conditions affecting children. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that more than four in 10 children in the U.S. have experienced cavities by kindergarten – making early screening, education and preventive care critical.

“This program gives us the opportunity to reach families who may otherwise delay or forgo dental visits,” said Aneta Wojcik, director of the Division of Dentistry at Mountainside Medical Center.

“Beyond treating immediate needs, we focus on educating parents and children on daily oral care and the importance of routine dental checkups,” Wojcik said.

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